Description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Position SummaryThe Finance Business Partner is responsible for the overall financial health, transparency, and compliance of the Business (the McCarthy Operations within the Houston Metroplex) and will partner, collaborate and provide support on financial and accounting matters for the Business. This position reports directly to the Director of Finance based in Atlanta. Occasional travel to project sites and McCarthy offices outside of the Houston Metroplex.The role partners closely with Operations, Regional Finance, Yard/Equipment, Procurement, Risk Management, and Corporate Accounting to:

• Providereal-time financial visibilityand decision support to the Business
• Monitor accurate,timely, and compliant billing, forecasting, and reporting by the projects within the Business
• Anticipate and addressrisks/opportunities, margin erosion, and cash flow challenges
• Elevate project teamsfinancial acumenand reinforce standard tools, processes, and controls

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as aprimary financial partnerto Project Directors, Project Managers, and field leaders,participatingin key planning, risk, and execution meetings.
• Acts as atrusted advisorto Operations and Finance leadershipcombining strong business judgment with financial rigor
• Proactivelyidentifyand communicatefinancial risks, opportunities, trends, and root causes(productivity,scopegrowth, rework, commercial disputes, etc.).
• Coordinate the business unit(s) profit forecasting process, assist with business unit and regional financial statements, budgets, volume and gross profit forecasts and other financial analysis and forecasts.
• Lead FP&A process related to the business unit(s) resulting from profit forecasts and monthly cost updates
• Work directly with business unit(s) leader, VP Ops and directors to assist in annual operating plan development and financial analysis including historical data analysis and ongoing scenario planning
• Assist business unit(s) in proactively monitoring project financial performance including project audits, financial analysis, project set-up and margin plan development/tracking. Also including project level support for project cost and financial issues
• Work with regional accounting partners in monthly and year end close activities related to business unit including project cash positions, AR/AP tracking, G&A analysis/tracking, project lifecycle assistance, chargeouts, etc.
• Lead and develop project accountants assigned to business unit(s) and projects
• Promote service oriented, customer friendly approach to our accounting and finance operations and facilitate timely resolution of issues and questions within the business unit(s), including project staff

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance preferred but not required. Experience with construction industry finances can be a substitute.
• Minimum57 yearsof progressive experience inproject accounting and/or financial analysis, preferably in construction or asset-intensive industries.
• Solid understanding ofconstruction accounting
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Project budgeting/forecasting and cost control
• Construction contract types (lump sum, cost-plus, GMP, joint ventures)
• Owner and subcontractorbilling and change management
• Familiarity withbusiness intelligence tools(e.g., Power BI) and FP&A platforms used for forecasting and KPI reporting.Proactive, self-motivated, organized and able to work independently
• Effective problem-solver and decision-maker
• ProficiencywithERP and project accounting systems(e.g.,CMiC, Oracle or similar), and strongExcel / data analysiscapabilities.
• Strong financial acumen, analysis abilities, communication skills and the confidence to collaborate and build relationships with a variety of staff at all levels
• Demonstratesownership, accountability, and follow-through in a dynamic project environment with multiple stakeholders.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

PI281982636